Fleshgod Apocalypse frontman seriously injured in rock climbing accident

Fleshgod Apocalypse lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Francesco Paoli has been hospitalized as the result of a rock climbing accident.

Paoli, an experienced climber, was seriously injured this past weekend while rock climbing in his native Italy.

"Last Saturday, August 21st, our singer Francesco Paoli suffered severe injuries while rock climbing the Gran Sasso mountains in Abruzzo, Italy," Fleshgod Apocalypse revealed earlier today. "Despite suffering several fractures, Francesco is currently stable at a local hospital while receiving treatment for his injuries."

The band added, "In light of this, Fleshgod Apocalypse is forced to cancel their Cremona, Italy show at 'Road to Luppolo' scheduled this Sunday the 29th. More details will be shared as soon as we have more info available."